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\n\tBlack Midi<\/a>\u00a0guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died at the age of 26.<\/p>\n \n\tNews of the musician\u2019s passing was confirmed this afternoon (Jan. 12) via the U.K. band\u2019s label, Rough Trade. They shared a statement from Kwasniewski-Kelvin\u2019s family which revealed he died following a battle with mental health.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt is with deep sadness that we as a family regret to inform you that Matthew Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died after a long battle with his mental health,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cA talented musician and a kind, loving young man finally succumbed; despite all efforts. Matt was 26 years old. He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe label went on to extend their \u201cdeepest sympathy to the Kwasniewski-Kelvin family,\u201d and said that the founding member of the band was \u201can incredibly talented person who will be truly missed.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIf you are struggling with mental health issues please reach out to your loved ones or one of the range of charities such as Mind, CALM and Samaritans who provide services and someone to talk to in any time of need,\u201d the caption continued.<\/p>\n \n\tCommenting on Instagram, Sleaford Mods\u2019 Jason Williamson said: \u201cRest in peace, Matthew. Thoughts are with his family.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBBC host and DJ Mary Anne Hobbs added: \u201cI\u2019m so very sad and sorry to hear this tragic news.. Rest in peace Matt, you beautiful genius.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tOther tributes came from Fontaines D.C.\u2018s Connor Deegan III, who added: \u201cRest in peace x\u201d.<\/p>\n \n\tAnother fan wrote on Twitter\/X: \u201cBlack Midi is one of the most creative bands I\u2019ve heard in all my life. Please check on your loved ones, you never know what\u2019s going on. Rest in peace Matt.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tKwasniewski-Kelvin formed the South London band in 2017 with\u00a0Geordie Greep<\/a>, Cameron Picton, and Morgan Simpson, and went on to record their debut album,\u00a0Schlagenheim<\/a><\/em>, which was released in 2019 and secured a Mercury Prize nomination.<\/p>\n \n\tIn January 2021, the band announced that Kwasniewski-Kelvin was leaving the band due to mental health issues. He was credited as a songwriter on their second album, Cavalcade<\/em>, but did not perform on the record.<\/p>\n